BAS-BH FAQ

The BAS in Behavioral Healthcare (BAS-BH) program starts in fall quarter; applications for this program should be completed by early July. Applications submitted as late as mid-August may still be reviewed in time for fall quarter, but review is not guaranteed.

Submit the BAS-BH application form.

Completion of a two-year degree or 90 transferrable credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher

5 credits of ENGL& 101 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher

Contact Tanya Knight at (360) 417-6242 or tknight@pencol.edu to review your prerequisites or address other questions about the application.

You will receive an email confirmation when your application is complete; it may be up to four to six weeks for your application to be reviewed. 

You will receive an email confirmation from the Admissions Office when your application is complete. 

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, PC HR Office, (360) 452-9277. 

Students must apply to join a BAS program. Students can only join the BAS in Behavioral Healthcare program in fall quarter.

Letters of recommendation can come from current or past employers, instructors, or people who can speak to your level of commitment to completing the program. 

Letters can be sent to: BAS Admissions, Peninsula College, 1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles, WA, 98362 or bas@pencol.edu. If you are only able to get one letter of recommendation, you may submit a copy of your resume in lieu of the second letter.

After students have completed 45 credits towards their BAS degree, they are eligible to begin working on their 165-hour internship. Students are responsible for finding and developing their own internship experiences by working with employers to deliver a project. 

Internship hours may be earned in a single quarter or in 33-hour increments over several quarters, depending on the needs of the student and employer. Students and employers will create a Learning Agreement that must outline the specific terms of the internship agreement and deliverables; site supervisors must be willing to check in with the Internship Coordinator at the midpoint and end of the term. 

The BAS in Behavioral Healthcare program prepares students to pursue graduate programs in a variety of fields, including addiction studies or public administration programs.

Students can complete all coursework for the BAS in Behavioral Healthcare degree remotely. Classes are offered online, except for the internship or practicum which typically requires in-person activities.

This affordable option is nearly two-thirds less than the cost of a four-year university. Specific tuition information can be found at pencol.edu/admissions/tuition-and-fees/bas-washington-state

The Bachelor of Applied Science programs focus on real-world applications, not just theory-based learning. You will be able to apply the concepts and tools to your current work, and the curriculum will ensure you have practice integrating your learning into real-world scenarios.